RX450h+ spare tyre options

[Richolf]

I’ve just realised that the RX 450h+ doesn’t come with run flat tyres like the NX does.  I presume it’s just the foam kit.  Is there an option for a spare tyre, what have others done other than hope.  Having just missed a 18 inch wide pothole which was at least as deep it’s at the forefront of my mind

[Tom,]

When I placed the RX450h+ order at Snows Exeter, I specifically asked if the car came with a spare wheel. 'Yes, of course' said the salesman!

Some time later, unlike you,  I didn't miss the 18 inch wide pot hole and split the nearside rear tyre. Fortunately I was 5 minutes from home and the tyre retained enough air to get home. I called the AA via Lexus free Roadside Assistance and within minutes the fellow arrived and effected a repair job enabling me to get to the tyre retailer the following morning. I watched him plug the tyre and since then, I purchased a cheap kit to do the same job. Not had to use it yet though.

I would much prefer to have a spare or at least run-flat tyres. Maybe when the time comes to replace tyres.

[Malc1]

If I was you I would always go for the spare wheel if that’s an option …… storage whatever …… one doesn’t always have just a puncture to be fixed, these days a pothole often simply destroys the tyre 

My recentish pothole experience with my 2006 Honda Legend ……. which thankfully has a spare wheel ok 👌 RAC changing the destroyed tyre wheel for the spacesaver 👍

Malc